The Consumer Affairs Commission coordinates consumer activities within the Village, including educational forums and the Farmers' Market. The Commission is an advisory body that prepares reports for the Village Board and makes recommendations on ordinances, regulations, and methods of enforcement related to consumer affairs. All recommendations are presented to the Mayor and the Board of Trustees. Each Commissioner serves a two-year term. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information regarding the Consumer Affairs Commission contact Terry Oline at 847/933-8223.

The Commission sponsors the Merchant of the Year and the popular Farmers' Market.

Merchant of the Year

The Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission honored the winners of the 2014 Merchant of the Year award at the July 21, 2014 Village Board meeting. The Consumer Affairs Commission received hundreds of ballots nominating many different Skokie businesses. Ballot entries were available in NewSkokie, at www.skokie.org and at the Shop Local Skokie Facebook page.

The winners for the 2014 Merchant of the Year:

Merchant of the Year 1st Place - Randy Ramos Salon, 8350 Keystone Avenue

Randy Ramos Salon received a certificate plaque and a perpetual Merchant of the Year trophy that has their business name engraved. The trophy will be on display at Randy Ramos Salon for one year.

The Consumer Affairs Commission sponsors the Skokie Farmers' Market and makes recommendations on ordinances and regulations related to consumer affairs. All recommendations are presented to the Mayor and the Village Board. For further information please contact Terry Oline at 847/933-8400.